The PS4 controller also known as the DualShock 4 controller is not limited to the PS4 only. 

It can work with most Bluetooth devices including smartphones, iPads, tablets, Laptops etc. with that in mind, the PS4 controller is also not limited to only charging with the PS4. 

Yes, you can charge your PS4 controller without using the PS4. Below is a list of some ways you can charge your PS4 controller without a PS4 console.

  • Charging dock
  • wall charger 
  • USB to PC
  • Power bank
How to charge your PS4 controller without a PS$


Charging Dock

The best way to charge your PS4 controller without a PS4 is by using a charging dock. A charging dock is a PS4 accessory that connects to the wall socket and allows you to charge your controller through the EXT port.


The charging dock does not require you to connect to the PS4 for you charge your controller. 

You can plug it directly to the wall socket and it will charge your controller. You don't have to worry about over charging your Controller as the charging dock has a smart chip which stops charging the controller once it full. The charging dock will also charge your controller faster.


Wall charger

The most common way to charge a PS4 controller is to use a wall charger. The PS4 controller is able to charge with a wall charger. 

You can use a wall charger to charge your PS4 controller if you don't have your PS4 console. 

Most wall chargers will be compatible with charging the PS4 controller as long as you have the correct USB cable. 

In this instance a Micro B USB is required to charge the PS4 controller. The Wall charger required to charge the PS4 controller should have good ratings. If you don't have one or can't find one, you can buy one from the local shops.

The first thing you need to do is check to see the wall charger has enough power to charge your PS4 controller. Just like any other electronic device, there are different types of wall chargers available in the market. 

You need to choose one that offers enough power to charge your PS4 controller, otherwise it will not work properly.

The PS4 controller has a built-in rechargeable battery that takes about 3 hours to fully charge. The recharge time will vary depending on what kind of wall charger you use. 

USB to PC/Mac

The simplest way to charge your controller is by plugging it into a USB port on your PC. You can use any micro B USB cable, the PS4 controller will charge when connected to your PC/Mac. 

You can connect you controller using a micro B USB to your PC/Mac and it will charge normally.

Power Bank

 A power bank is a portable battery pack that can be used to recharge most portable electronic devices. 

A power bank can also be used to charge your PS4 controller. You can use a power bank to charge your controller if you don't any other alternative above.

The best thing about using power banks for recharging your controllers is that they will hold their charge for much longer than standard batteries do. 

This means that if you buy one that has enough capacity to fully recharge an original PS4 controller (which takes 3 hours to fully charge), then the power bank will help as long as the controller is connected to it.

There are also some models available which can charge multiple devices at once, so if you want to keep multiple controllers topped up at once then this could be another advantage.

PS4 controller charge color

The PS4 controller charge color is Orange when the controller is off. It pulsates orange as it charges and then turns off the light bar completely when its fully charged. 

However, when the controller is in use the color will remain the same depending on what color was assigned to your controller when it synced, you can confirm it's charging by holding the PS button.

FAQs

Can you charge a PS3 controller with a PS4 charger?

No unfortunately you can't charge your PS3 controller with the PS4 charger. This is because the two controller have two different USB ports. The PS3 controller (DS3) has a mini B USB port and the PS4 controller has a micro B USB port. These two are not interchangeable.
 

Can you charge a PS4 controller with a phone charger?

Yes you can possibly charge your PS4 controller with a phone charger as long as the USB cable has the same port as the PS4 controller. The charger of the phone as well has to have some decent rating on it to charge the controller

Can you charge a PS4 controller with a Samsung charger?

Yes you can charge your PS4 controller with a Samsung charger. However you will need the micro B USB cable to charge the controller, so if your Samsung charger has a micro B USB cable and good ratings then you are good to go.

How long does a PS4 controller charge last?

The PS4 controller battery life usually depends on the settings you have set. If you have set your light bar to Dim assuming your battery is new, then you will get at about 7-8 hours until the battery dies out. But you your light bar is